SEC 335 - Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Operating Systems and internet-based applications are common sources of security breaches. Students will learn about the information security flaws in software systems, vulnerabilities inherent in common network services, ways to secure Internet servers and services, increasing security awareness in organizations. Students will also learn the methodologies and tools used to probe networks for vulnerabilities and propose solutions. Hands on activities will give the necessary background to assess security. Scenarios will provide opportunities to discuss security, ethics, and incident response.
Prerequisites: Complete NET-225, SEC-250, and NET-255 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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